Elias's breath hitched. His heart pounded so loudly he was sure Cassius could hear it.
"I—I do not!" he spluttered, pushing at Cassius's chest in a feeble attempt to escape.
Cassius only grinned wider, effortlessly holding him in place. "Oh? Then why are you blushing so much?"
Elias let out a mortified groan, covering his face with both hands. "Because you keep saying ridiculous things, Master!"
Cassius hummed, clearly enjoying this far too much. "Ridiculous? I think it's a fair question. You asked if I liked you, and I answered. Now it's your turn."
Elias peeked through his fingers, his eyes darting everywhere except at Cassius. "That's… that's not fair! I wasn't expecting such an answer."
Cassius smirked. "What were you expecting? Me to say no?"
Elias pursed his lips, his blush creeping down to his neck. "...Maybe."
Cassius sighed dramatically, rolling them over so he was hovering over Elias instead. "Elias, Elias… you wound me. Do you truly think I would say such a thing?"
